New highway rules from April 10: Payments at toll plazas only via FASTag or UPI- What commuters need to know

Daily highway commuters across India are set to experience a major shift in how they pass through toll plazas. According to a report by Dailyhunt, The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that from April 10, 2026, cash payments will no longer be accepted at any national highway toll booth. Under the new rule, toll payments will be accepted only through FASTag or UPI. This change aims to reduce long lines and delays, especially on busy corridors for lakhs of commuters and make travel faster and easier for them.